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Magazine Archives

  • Finding Staff

    Finding Staff

    A tight labor market is forcing resorts to rethink and expand their staff recruitment efforts.

    By Linda Goodspeed · September 2019

  • Mountain Spy :: September 2019

    Mountain Spy :: September 2019

    Facebook Messenger mission: "Can I buy an Epic or Ikon pass?

    By Dave Meeker · September 2019

  • Equipment Maintenance Part I :: Understanding Lubricants

    Equipment Maintenance Part I :: Understanding Lubricants

    Learning why certain lubricants are used for certain applications will help prevent your resort’s machinery from literally screeching…

    By Neville Sachs · September 2019

  • Profiting from Uphillers

    Profiting from Uphillers

    Snow King, Wyo., turned complaints about its uphill policy into a winning strategy for everyone.

    By Sarah Wojcik · September 2019

  • Lobbying for Change on Climate

    Lobbying for Change on Climate

    A new partnership aims to alter the conversation in Washington.

    By Allen Best · September 2019

  • Idea Files :: September 2019

    Idea Files :: September 2019

    Thermometer calibrator, pipe welding crib, chair winch.

    By Sam Geise · September 2019

  • News & Views :: July 2019

    News & Views :: July 2019

    Kid lift safety, Epic opinion,Heads-Up, personnel and supplier doings.

    By The Editors · July 2019

  • Idea Files :: July 2019

    Idea Files :: July 2019

    Creating a portable stop gate, carriage travel switch, and sun shade.

    By Sam Geise · July 2019

  • Mountain Spy :: July 2019

    Mountain Spy :: July 2019

    SAM's sister publication asks, 'How do I know your aerial adventure course is safe?"

    By The Editors · July 2019

  • Pumps and Compressors

    Pumps and Compressors

    It may be time to rethink this essential infrastructure in response to changes in snowmaking technology or a…

    By Timothy Wang · July 2019

  • Retaining Your Best People

    Retaining Your Best People

    Tips for creating a sticky workplace culture.

    By Paul Thallner · July 2019

  • Four-Season Stress

    Four-Season Stress

    Operating year-round has many benefits, but also comes with staffing challenges.

    By Bob Curley · July 2019

  • On The Road :: July 2019

    On The Road :: July 2019

    A whirlwind tour of spring conferences and events.

    By The Editors · July 2019

  • A Career Chasing Winter

    A Career Chasing Winter

    Ever wonder what life's like for industry folks who work on snow year-round, often spanning the Northern and…

    By Morgan Tilton · July 2019

  • Construction Site

    Construction Site

    As the summer season begins, resorts are building and opening a variety of four-season venues and activities.

    By Katie Brinton · July 2019

  • SAM Summit Series 2019—Part 4: Risk Management

    SAM Summit Series 2019—Part 4: Risk Management

    Three mentors answer tough questions, posed by a group of inquiring young managers, about handling thorny issues around…

    By The Editors · July 2019

  • All Downhill From Here

    All Downhill From Here

    Mountain biking's second wave continues to build as resorts develop and refine trail systems and skills parks.

    By Jennifer Rowan · July 2019

  • Incident Investigation Goes High Tech

    Incident Investigation Goes High Tech

    A variety of useful gear, apps, and software can add to the risk management toolbox.

    By Mark Petrozzi · July 2019